FY26 3RD QTR NON-SUBSISTENCE FOR FCC BUTNER

The contract for FY26 Third Quarter Non-Subsistence supplies at the Federal Correctional Complex Butner in North Carolina is a firm fixed price award set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 311999 with a size standard of 700 employees, as defined by the Small Business Administration. Deliveries are scheduled between April 20 and May 1, 2026, with all items required to be delivered to the designated location at OLD NC HWY 75, Butner, NC 27509 under FOB Destination terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for unloading. The contract covers a broad range of non-perishable and perishable food items including mustard, non-fat dry milk, onion powder, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, powdered sugar, red pepper flakes, spice cake mix, spinach, pineapple, and bulk salt, each with strict specifications for packaging, weight, and labeling. Packaging must comply with commercial item descriptions such as CID A-A-20036D and CID A-A-20085D, and all products must meet FDA and USDA standards, including U.S. Grade AA or A for cheese and strict moisture limits for onion powder. Perishable items must be delivered within a temperature range of 34°F to 40°F and frozen items at or below 0°F, with conditional receipt allowed for up to three days if further testing is required. Labeling mandates include ingredient lists, actual delivered weight, yield for broth items, product form, and affirmation that only real cheese is acceptable. No barcoding is required, and pouches are prohibited for margarine. The solicitation required offerors to be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID and to submit quotes by March 6, 2026, with award anticipated on March 13, 2026. Evaluation is based on price and past performance, indicating a trade-off process rather than a lowest price technically acceptable approach. Contract clauses incorporate deviations from standard FAR provisions relating to whistleblower rights, executive compensation reporting, system maintenance, subcontracting with excluded entities, child labor, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, food donation, and texting while driving. Contractors must comply with DOJ Order 0904 for data security, implement anti-human trafficking compliance plans, report executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards over $25,000, notify the government of any PII breach within one